Neotsu, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Neotsu, Oregon had a total population of 872, the 242nd largest community in Oregon, with a median household income of $105,133, which is 27% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Neotsu Quick Facts
How Neotsu Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 751 | 872 | +16.1% |
| Median household income | $100,982 | $105,133 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $563,800 | $591,100 | +4.8% |
How Neotsu Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Neotsu Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 10,583 | $60,568 | 16.2% | $441,400 |
| Lincoln City | 9,968 | $56,635 | 14.1% | $412,700 |
| Toledo | 3,546 | $53,947 | 27.0% | $299,100 |
| Lincoln Beach | 2,434 | $73,750 | 9.8% | $422,900 |
| Waldport | 2,177 | $55,625 | 15.7% | $365,900 |
| Depoe Bay | 1,782 | $85,417 | 8.1% | $377,700 |
| Rose Lodge | 1,381 | $59,038 | 23.6% | $250,000 |
| Siletz | 1,119 | $86,667 | 5.5% | $251,200 |
| Yachats | 979 | $67,125 | 12.4% | $557,500 |
| Bayshore | 925 | $61,894 | 18.7% | $437,400 |
Cities Similar to Neotsu
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scio | 930 | $99,886 | $404,800 | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Dufur | 952 | $89,333 | $357,500 | 21.4% | 9.7% |
| Aurora | 1,030 | $107,500 | $525,100 | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Lookingglass | 963 | $89,625 | $549,800 | 5.1% | 2.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 872, Neotsu's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Neotsu is a small community located in Oregon, within Lincoln County. The total population is 872. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Neotsu is 56.5 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Neotsu is $105,133. This is 27% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Neotsu. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $591,100. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Neotsu is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.
Education
31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Neotsu, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Neotsu, Oregon?
Neotsu, Oregon has a population of 872 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Neotsu, OR?
The median household income in Neotsu is $105,133, which is 30% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Neotsu, OR?
The ACS sample for Neotsu recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Neotsu, Oregon?
Neotsu's population is 76.7% White, 0.0% Black, 9.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.6% Asian.
What is the median home value in Neotsu, OR?
The median home value in Neotsu is $591,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.
How educated is Neotsu, Oregon?
31.5% of adults (25+) in Neotsu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.